1968 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1968 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Cosmo (94 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 160 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mazda Cosmo (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Cosmo | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | Cosmo | Corolla |
Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1964 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 46 L |